History of Nana
Nana was born in this city in Tennessee.
What is Nashville?
Nana is a fan of this historical fiction series, depicting the life of an early twentieth century Yorkshire family, and which ran for six seasons, from 2010 to 2016.
What is Downton Abbey?
One of Nana's favorite destinations is this state, which is often ranked as one of the best and safest places to live in the United States. Senator Bernie Sanders would agree.
What is Vermont?
People all over the world are wearing masks so they don't catch this disease, which spreads through the air. (And it is the reason we are celebrating Nana's birthday on Zoom!)
What is the coronavirus?
Nana's first born son's legal first name.
What is Walter?
Nana played this musical instrument in high school.
What is the flute?
This Shakespearean actor made her professional debut in the theatre in 1957 but is best known for television and film roles, and the mention of her name is often preceded by the honorific title, "Dame."
Who is Judi Dench?
Not so long ago, Nana's fashion sense and people skills propelled her to star status as an employee of this clothier.
What is Talbots?
In July, this long-time journalist became the first black woman to anchor a prime time news program on a major network.
Who is Joy Reid?
Nana's sons share this middle name -- and so does one of her grandsons!
What is Patrick?
Nana was a charter member of the Cleveland, Ohio chapter of this nationwide black women's organization. (Rosa Parks and Kamala Harris are both honorary members.)
What is The Links, Incorporated?
This popular Netflix show, starring Claire Foy, portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her ascension to the throne in 1947 through to her rule in the twenty-first century.
What is The Crown?
According to Nana, this ideal living arrangement for a large, prosperous family requires several acres of property.
What is a compound?
Because of this slavery-era institution, candidates for the presidency of the United States can actually lose the popular vote and still win the office.
What is the Electoral College?
The only sport that both of Nana's sons play.
What is golf?
In high school, Nana was a member of a club, whose name, in French, translates to "the young girls."
What is Les Jeunes Filles?
According to the Broadcaster's Audience Research Board, the fateful marriage ceremony for this couple was the "most-watched royal wedding" of all time, with some 28.4 million television viewers.
Who are Prince Charles and Princess Diana?
In Maplewood Village, this is Nana's favorite place to eat.
What is the Maple Leaf Diner?
The current president has nominated these three people to the U.S. Supreme Court (two are already seated, the third was nominated this week).
Who are Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett?
Nana's sons' offices are exactly ten blocks away from each other on this avenue in Harlem.
What is Malcolm X Boulevard?
When she was growing up, Nana enjoyed spending time at the home of her maternal grandparents. They were affectionately known by these names.
Who were Daddy Bob and Mother Ellen?
This popular mystery series first aired in 1997 and is now entering its twenty-second season. It focuses on murder cases that take place in small country villages in one fictional English county, from which the show gets its name.
What is Midsomer Murders?
Nana is known for making sure everyone in her family uses / exhibits these wherever they go, whether in private or in public settings.
What are good manners?
At 19 years in length, this is the longest war in U.S. history.
What is the war in Afghanistan?
Nana's sons are eleven years apart, but lived together in the same household (with Nana, of course!) in these two states growing up.
What are Iowa and Ohio?